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(MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony Evers has made great strides in improving Wisconsin’s infrastructure – investing $465 million in state transportation and $54
MADISON – Today the Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic that will preserve over $70 million in federal emergency food benefits for more than 400,000 Wisconsin households. The Evers Administration worked closely with the Biden Administration and
**************************************** THURSDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget
WASHINGTON — In an interview on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about President Biden and the Democrat’s reckless spending and the negative long-term burdens of debt and dependency. The television interview comes after the senator published an opinion
(Northeast Wisconsin) – Vaccinators in Northeast Wisconsin continue to have plenty of vaccine doses available to meet the need despite the recommendation to temporarily pause the use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The recommendation to pause the
Madison, WI – Rep. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Fox Crossing) voted in favor of several bills which would provide critical support to several industries throughout the state. Republicans in the assembly passed 11 bills which help small businesses, the tourism
Citizens attended public hearing in Whitewater and demanded legislators support a wide range of reforms.
In 10 of 11 contested statewide votes since 2017, progressives and Democrats have beaten conservatives and Republicans.
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration and the education agency he previously led are rife with incompetence and coverups.
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 55, authored by Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Representatives Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison). The bill requires instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides to be incorporated
In the latest chapter, the Department of Natural Resources has released the draft report of a legislatively mandated study on the impacts of high-capacity wells on three lakes in Waushara County.
Because of the constitutional rights afforded to all crime victims under Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, victims have the ability to have their voice heard on whether their private medical and mental health records should be admissible in court.
MADISON… More protection for future cyberstalking victims is a signature away after the State Assembly today gave final passage to a bill expanding the legal definition of the crime in a unanimous voice vote. The legislation (Assembly Bill 83/Senate Bill
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association applauds the Wisconsin Legislature for the unanimous bi-partisan vote of legislation (Senate Bill 11) that will assist officers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to get the help they need. Today is an important
If gun owners do not take responsibility for reducing gun violence in our country, at some point those who are afraid of guns will become the majority and make the regulations themselves. The worst fears of many gun owners will be realized, and it will be our own fault.
President Biden seeking changes to gun culture.
MADISON…Help for the heroes who protect our communities is a signature away as the State Assembly today gave final passage to the “Public Safety PTSD Coverage Act” in unanimous voice vote. The State Senate passed the measure unanimously earlier this
Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer has been violating the city’s anti-harassment policy since the moment he took office last year. Will he get away with it?
(MADISON) — Today, the Biden administration released fact sheets showing the importance of increased infrastructure investments in each state. During his first term, Gov. Tony Evers has made great strides in improving Wisconsin’s infrastructure – investing $465 million in state transportation and $54 million in broadband expansion, the largest investment in state history.
MADISON – Today the Department of Health Services (DHS) issued an emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic that will preserve over $70 million in federal emergency food benefits for more than 400,000 Wisconsin households. The Evers Administration worked closely with the Biden Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture – Food and Nutrition
**************************************** THURSDAY: WisPolitics.com virtual luncheon with Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, joins a WisPolitics.com Madison virtual luncheon on Thursday, April 15 from noon to 1 p.m. LeMahieu will take questions on the state budget and Senate Republican priorities. The event will begin with a
WASHINGTON — In an interview on “The Story with Martha MacCallum” Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about President Biden and the Democrat’s reckless spending and the negative long-term burdens of debt and dependency. The television interview comes after the senator published an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal on Monday. Video of the interview
(Northeast Wisconsin) – Vaccinators in Northeast Wisconsin continue to have plenty of vaccine doses available to meet the need despite the recommendation to temporarily pause the use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The recommendation to pause the J&J vaccine by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and
Madison, WI – Rep. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R – Fox Crossing) voted in favor of several bills which would provide critical support to several industries throughout the state. Republicans in the assembly passed 11 bills which help small businesses, the tourism industry and the state economy while providing aid to households,
Citizens attended public hearing in Whitewater and demanded legislators support a wide range of reforms.
In 10 of 11 contested statewide votes since 2017, progressives and Democrats have beaten conservatives and Republicans.
Gov. Tony Evers’ administration and the education agency he previously led are rife with incompetence and coverups.
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 55, authored by Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and Representatives Jon Plumer (R-Lodi) and Lisa Subeck (D-Madison). The bill requires instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides to be incorporated into the social studies curriculum at least once in grades
In the latest chapter, the Department of Natural Resources has released the draft report of a legislatively mandated study on the impacts of high-capacity wells on three lakes in Waushara County.
Because of the constitutional rights afforded to all crime victims under Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, victims have the ability to have their voice heard on whether their private medical and mental health records should be admissible in court.
MADISON… More protection for future cyberstalking victims is a signature away after the State Assembly today gave final passage to a bill expanding the legal definition of the crime in a unanimous voice vote. The legislation (Assembly Bill 83/Senate Bill 85) overwhelmingly passed the State Senate last month. The Cyberstalking
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association applauds the Wisconsin Legislature for the unanimous bi-partisan vote of legislation (Senate Bill 11) that will assist officers dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to get the help they need. Today is an important day for law enforcement throughout Wisconsin. Our members understand the
If gun owners do not take responsibility for reducing gun violence in our country, at some point those who are afraid of guns will become the majority and make the regulations themselves. The worst fears of many gun owners will be realized, and it will be our own fault.
President Biden seeking changes to gun culture.
MADISON…Help for the heroes who protect our communities is a signature away as the State Assembly today gave final passage to the “Public Safety PTSD Coverage Act” in unanimous voice vote. The State Senate passed the measure unanimously earlier this year. State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), who authored the
Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer has been violating the city’s anti-harassment policy since the moment he took office last year. Will he get away with it?